Demin is a shooter with a potential to carve a role on Brooklyn. His perimeter game could yield streaming 3s in deep formats, while minutes and defensive contributions may be limited until he earns trust. He’s a speculative add in dynasty and a low-cost flyer in deep redraft leagues.

Thomas anchors Brooklyn's offense as a primary scorer on a qualifying offer; Bufkin’s addition adds ball-handling depth behind him, shaping a guard rotation that balances scoring with playmaking.

Brooklyn retools its guard depth by adding Bufkin and trimming Johnson, keeping cap flexibility while juggling a camp-loaded roster with five first-round rookies and Cam Thomas on a qualifying offer.

Johnson posted 10.6 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.2 apg with 82 steals and 1,925 minutes last season, then was waived as Nets crowded backcourt and rookie influx increased competition, leaving him as an unrestricted free agent unless claimed.

<p>Drake Powell is a Nets training-camp invite and a name to watch for late-season development. As a depth option, his real fantasy value hinges on injuries and opportunities that arise late in the season, making him a speculative add in deeper leagues.</p>